AMD Ryzen 5 2600X VS AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 5600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
$129.99 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
$199 • Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
| Process Size | 12nm | 7nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |
| Die Size | 213 mm² | 74 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4800 million | 4150 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
AMD • 6/12 • 3.5GHz
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